touchback

[US]/ˈtʌtʃbæk/
[UK]/ˈtʌtʃbæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a situation in American football where the ball is kicked into the end zone and is not returned, resulting in a touchback
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

touchback rule

touchback call

touchback kick

touchback situation

touchback yardage

touchback play

touchback formation

touchback strategy

touchback attempt

touchback decision

Example Sentences

the team scored a touchback on the kickoff.

after the touchback, the offense started on their own 20-yard line.

the referee signaled for a touchback after the ball went into the end zone.

he kicked the ball for a touchback during the game.

a touchback is a common occurrence in football.

they decided to take the touchback instead of returning the kick.

touchbacks can change the momentum of the game.

he was happy to see a touchback on the kickoff.

the strategy involved using touchbacks to control field position.

touchbacks can provide a good starting point for the offense.

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